Tomares (butterfly)
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Tomares is a genus of lycaenid butterflies. They are presently the only genus in the tribe
Tomarini. As not all Theclinae
have been assigned to tribes, this is preliminary however.
Tribe (biology)
In biology, a tribe is a taxonomic rank between family and genus. It is sometimes subdivided into subtribes.Some examples include the tribes: Canini, Acalypheae, Hominini, Bombini, and Antidesmeae.-See also:* Biological classification* Rank...
Tomarini. As not all Theclinae
Theclinae
Subfamily Theclinae is a group of butterflies, including the hairstreaks, elfins and allies, in the family Lycaenidae. There are many tropical species as well as a number found in the Americas. Tropical hairstreaks often have iridescent blue coloration above, caused by reflected light from the...
have been assigned to tribes, this is preliminary however.
Species
- Provence HairstreakTomares ballusThe Provence Hairstreak or Cardenillo is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found on the Iberian Peninsula, Northern Africa and along the Mediterranean coast of France.The wingspan is 28–30 mm...
or CardenilloTomares ballusThe Provence Hairstreak or Cardenillo is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found on the Iberian Peninsula, Northern Africa and along the Mediterranean coast of France.The wingspan is 28–30 mm...
, Tomares ballusTomares ballusThe Provence Hairstreak or Cardenillo is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found on the Iberian Peninsula, Northern Africa and along the Mediterranean coast of France.The wingspan is 28–30 mm... - Tomares callimachus
- Tomares desinens
- Tomares fedtschenkoi
- Moroccan Hairstreak, Tomares mauretanicus
- Tomares nogelii
- Tomares romanovi
- Tomares telemachus